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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.69, 1,154.67 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.69, 1,154.67 and 249.72 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.69 : 1,154.67 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.69/1,154.67 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.69x = 1,154.67 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.69x = 288,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,340.33/769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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